Configuring Windows updates

- [Voiceover] Updates are really important…for keeping your computer running smoothly and securely.…Periodically, Microsoft will make updates available…to fix bugs or improve the functionality of Windows.…By default, those updates will download…and install automatically, but…you can configure your updates…to install manually, if you prefer.…To get to your update settings, just go to your Settings,…and there's a category here for Update and Security.…I want to click on that.…

I want to make sure I'm on the first option here…that says Windows Update.…If there are any updates currently available,…they will be listed here.…I can see that there are three updates currently available…that have not been installed on my computer yet.…If I want to, I can hit Install now,…and install those updates right now, without waiting.…Now, if you don't want to come here to these settings…and hit this button to install updates,…that's perfectly fine.…Windows will choose a time to…automatically install updates, at some point.…

Downloading updates can impact your internet speed,…

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5/2/2017

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7/29/2015

Please be aware that there was a significant update to Windows in August 2016, called the Anniversary Update. If you are using Windows after running the Anniversary Update, you should switch over to a different course, Windows 10 Anniversary Update Essential Training.

Learn all the essential features of Windows 10. This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know to install Windows, customize it to your liking, and start working with files and applications. Author Nick Brazzi shows how to manage folders, use Cortana to search and navigate, browse the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser, and work with Mail, Calendars, and People (aka contacts).

Plus, learn about sharing via a home network, multiuser configurations, security and privacy, and troubleshooting Windows.

Topics include:

Installing or upgrading to Windows 10

Connecting to the Internet

Launching, quitting, and managing applications

Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders

Zipping and unzipping files

Using Cortana to search

Browsing the web with Edge

Sending email

Installing new apps

Sharing files over home networks

Backing up and restoring files

Configuring Windows updates

Using Windows Defender

Skill Level Appropriate for all

8h

Duration

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Q: This course was updated on 05/02/2017. What changed?

A: A new video was added that helps you confirm which version of Windows 10 you’re running, to ensure that you’re choosing the right training course.